Players like Atanas Chernev
CBCF Estrela Amadora · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAtanas Chernev's profile ↗
The players most similar to Atanas Chernev are Casper Widell, Patrick Nkoa, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck. Doppel rates Casper Widell (Excelsior) a 86/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Atanas Chernev is a positional ball-playing centre-back whose recent performances have struggled to make an impact, reflected in his bottom 1% Sofascore rating among peers. While he remains broadly reliable, having missed only a handful of games over the last three seasons, his lack of standout strengths and minimal contributions in attack pose challenges for his overall influence on the pitch.
Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Atanas Chernev
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 89 | 87 |
| 7 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Cacásimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €1.5m | 87 | 86 |
| 10 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 87 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Atanas Chernev
≈ 100% Atanas Chernev · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Atanas Chernev · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Atanas Chernev · strong: Clearances, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Atanas Chernev?
Statistically, Casper Widell (Excelsior) is the closest look-alike to Atanas Chernev — a 86/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Atanas Chernev?
By Doppel's fit score, Casper Widell (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Atanas Chernev, with a 86/100 overall match. Patrick Nkoa and Alec Van Hoorenbeeck are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Atanas Chernev?
Yes. Alec Van Hoorenbeeck (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Atanas Chernev?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Atanas Chernev's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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